Iberdrola solidifies its leadership in offshore wind energy with notable technology progress across projects in France and Germany. The Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in Brittany and the Baltic Eagle project in the Baltic Sea illustrate this forward momentum, underscoring Iberdrola’s commitment to large-scale clean power. The chairman, Ignacio Galán, commended the Saint-Brieuc team for advancing the first major offshore wind installation in Brittany and a second large-scale project in France, delivering renewable electricity from the park.
The Saint-Brieuc project remains on track for timely completion this year, overcoming pandemic-related hurdles. To date, 51 of 62 jackets have been installed and 35 of 62 turbines are in place. After testing, the first turbines began feeding electricity into the grid on July 5, marking a milestone for the park and its role in regional energy security.
With an investment of 2.4 billion euros, Saint Brieuc delivers a total capacity of 496 MW, spread across 62 turbines at 8 MW each. When fully commissioned, the park is expected to generate approximately 1,820 GWh annually, enough to power about 835,000 homes, including space heating. This output represents a meaningful portion of the energy demand for major urban areas in the region.
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Meanwhile, the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea is designed for a capacity of 476 MW. It will feature 50 turbines rated at 9.53 MW, mounted on single piles to deliver an annual output near 1.9 TWh. This level of production can meet the electricity needs of roughly 475,000 homes and help prevent around 800,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere each year.
The Baltic Eagle supply chain progressed with timely production of components, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Planned to operate by the end of 2024, the project secured a regulated price of €64.6 per MWh for the first 20 years and has already contracted all anticipated production under long-term agreements.
Leading the offshore wind sector
Iberdrola’s strategic footprint supports a large-scale offshore wind program totaling 3,000 MW that is either under construction or secured at zero cost on the seabed. The company’s efforts bolster the energy transition and sustain jobs across a wide global supply chain.
Beyond Saint Brieuc, the Vineyard Wind project in the United States is planned for commissioning in the latter part of 2023. The Baltic Eagle project in Germany is slated to be operational in 2024, with East Anglia 3 in the United Kingdom and Windanker in Germany beginning production in 2026.
These projects broaden Iberdrola’s offshore wind portfolio, joining other major developments across Europe and North America and reinforcing the company’s role in delivering reliable renewable power to diverse markets [Source: Iberdrola corporate brief].